Christopher Jessup (composer)
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 17, 1998 |
| Origin | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Composer and pianist |
| Website | christopherjessup |
Christopher Jessup (born September 17, 1998) is an American composer and pianist.[1]
Career[edit]
Jessup attended The Juilliard School from 2016 to 2021, studying with composer Melinda Wagner and pianist Jerome Lowenthal. Shortly after graduating from Juilliard in 2021, Jessup was signed to Navona Records.[2]
Jessup's compositions have been performed and recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, the Brno Contemporary Orchestra, the Juilliard Orchestra, The Crossing, the Kühn Choir of Prague, the National Sawdust Ensemble, Hélène Grimaud, and Brett Deubner.[3][4][5]
As a pianist, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, receiving praise from critics for his "beautiful, sensitive phrasing" (New York Concert Review).[6][7][8][9]
Jessup has received various accolades, including a Global Music Award,[10] a LIT Talent Award,[11] an Akademia Award, a National Sawdust BluePrint Fellowship,[12][13][14] and a nomination for a One World Music Radio Award.[15]
Discography[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Christopher Jessup | BluePrint Fellowship | National Sawdust | Won |
| 2022 | "Christopher Jessup (EP)" | Best Classical Album | One World Music Radio Awards | Nominated |
| 2023 | "Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer" | Outstanding Achievement | Global Music Awards | Won |
| 2023 | "Christopher Jessup (album)" | Best Classical Album | Akademia Awards | Won |
| 2023 | "Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer" | Best A Cappella Music | LIT Talent Awards | Won |
| 2024 | "Astronomia: I. When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer" | Best Classical Music Recording | One Earth Awards | Won |
| 2024 | "Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459 (3rd movement)" | Best Classical Performance | World Entertainment Awards | Nominated |
| 2024 | "Le Revenant" | Best Classical Work | Clouzine International Music Awards | Won |
| 2024 | "Le Revenant" | Best Contemporary Composition | Clouzine International Music Awards | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ Ellie Palmer,"Enticing music lovers into the classical world: Christopher Jessup talks to Pianist". pianistmagazine.com. May 25, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Recording in Review: Christopher Jessup, piano". nyconcertreview.com. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Frances Wilson,"Christopher Jessup – EP review". interlude.hk. October 29, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Festivals, Immersive Audio, and More: August Production Recap". parmarecordings.com. September 1, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ Francisco Salazar,"Marina Rebeka, Diana Damrau & Nino Machadize Lead New CD/DVD Releases". operawire.com. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Young Alumni in the News". countryschool.net. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Oxford Piano Festival Features Impressive Line-Up Of Young, International Protégées In Five Day Online Celebration". oxinabox.co.uk. August 1, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ David DesRoches,"Virtuoso in the making". darientimes.com. July 14, 2011. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Darien teen, classical pianist, to perform benefit concert for Friends of Animals". friendsofanimals.org. November 11, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Global Music Awards". globalmusicawards.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "LIT Music - Best A Cappella Music". litmusicawards.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "National Sawdust: Blueprint Fellowship Concert". livemusicproject.org. May 20, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Nigar Abbasova,"Christopher Jessup (Piano)". bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "Blueprint Fellowship Concert". bach-cantatas.com. May 20, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "2021–2022 Emerging Composers Competition". myo.org. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ "The First Movements". musicweb-international.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Christopher Jessup The First Movements in Review". nyconcertreview.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: The First Movements". mainlypiano.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.